Here are the stories you shouldn't miss, plus the ones you should keep an eye on for Thursday:

Don't miss:

Turkish-backed Free Syria Army (FSA) rebels have launched a major operation in Syria's Idlib province against former al-Qaeda-linked fighters. The operation is part of the deal reached between Turkey, Syria and Iran to set up so-called "de-escalation zone" in the northwestern province.

Hurricane Nate has hit the US Gulf Coast in the state of Louisiana leaving dozens dead and causing widespread flooding in central America. It comes a month after hurricane Irma ploughed into Florida.

Looking ahead:

Spain's ruling People's Party has called for a mass demonstration in central Barcelona against the secession of Catalonia. Thousands are expected to attend. Counter demonstrations are also planned. We will keep an eye on the developments. We have published OpEds, features and an explainer to understand the crisis in the European nation.

Far-right groups in the US have been emboldened since Donald Trump took oath as the president in January. We will bring you a brief dictionary on far-right terms.

Millions of Liberians are set to vote on Tuesday to elect a new president and lawmakers in the West African country. We will be publishing an explainer and infographic today, plus a feature on former child soliders.

While much of the Central African Republic is engulfed by escalating violence between armed factions, the rebel presence in Ndele town has ushered in an unusual calm in this central African country. Seleka faction brings stability to the town but is everyone happy? Here's our ground report.